Lynn Pease
Hillsboro,USA
Summary
Compassionate Psychosocial Rehabilitation Facilitator skilled in mental health support and crisis intervention. Developed group activities to promote psychosocial wellness and enhance independent living skills. Conducted suicide risk assessments and crafted individualized care plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Facilitator
Locust Street Resource Center
Carlinville, IL
05.2026 - Current
- Led group discussions and activities to promote social skills and emotional well-being in psychosocial rehabilitation
- Delivered one-on-one support to clients, fostering emotional expression and personal growth
- Developed lesson and discussion plans to enhance client engagement in psychosocial rehabilitation
Crisis Screener
Locust Street Resource Center
Carlinville, IL
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Assessed and managed suicide risk, ensuring the safety of clients at all times
- Responded promptly to crisis calls and emergencies, providing immediate support and intervention
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health crises
- Documented client interactions, assessments, and interventions to ensure continuity of care
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding client information in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines
- Coordinated referrals for ongoing mental health services to align client needs with available resources
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)
FAYCO Enterprises, Inc.
Vandalia, IL
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for clients with intellectual disabilities, ensuring their specific needs and goals were met
- Implemented person-centered planning approaches to empower clients in decision-making processes regarding their own lives
- Advocated for individuals with intellectual disabilities to secure appropriate services and accommodations tailored to their needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including psychologists, therapists, nurses, and social workers to provide comprehensive care
- Conducted regular assessments of clients' skills and abilities to identify areas for growth and development
- Monitored client behavior and implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive outcomes
- Provided direct support to clients in daily activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and transportation
- Documented client progress, incidents, medications administered, and changes in behavior or health status to ensure continuity of care
- Trained and guided direct support staff on best practices, enhancing the quality of care for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Transition Specialist
Fayco Enterprises
Vandalia, IL
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Taught individuals essential life skills to support independent living.
- Identified and coordinated community functions for individuals to develop life skills and promote independence.
- Assisted individuals in daily tasks, fostering greater independence.
- Transported individuals to community events to facilitate social engagement.
- Complete documentation tracking individuals' activity participation
Residential Direct Care II
FAYCO Enterprises, Inc.
Vandalia, IL
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported individuals in completing essential tasks such as grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning to promote independence
- Delivered personal assistance to enhance individuals' daily living in their homes
- Executed documentation for client services to ensure compliance and continuity of care
Day Direct Care III
FAYCO Enterprises, Inc.
Vandalia, IL
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided care and assistance for individuals' daily needs, including feeding, cleaning, and transferring
- Monitored individual behaviors to promote safety and enhance well-being
- Completed required documentation to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
Activities Assistant
Pana Health and Rehabilitation Center
Pana, IL
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Led engaging group activities, including bingo, birthday parties, and worship, enhancing resident participation and community spirit
- Assisted residents with daily needs, fostering independence and improving quality of life
- Assisting residents to and from activities
- Interacted with residents and families
- Assessed residents' interests
- Creating charts/lists to track activity attendance
- Completed documentation and care plans, ensuring accurate resident records and compliance with care standards
- Worked at facility formerly known as Heritage Health, which was sold and renamed
Activities Assistant
Heritage Health
Pana, IL
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Led engaging group activities (bingo, birthday parties, worship) to foster social interaction and community spirit
- Supported residents in addressing individual needs to enhance overall well-being and satisfaction
- Assessed residents' interests
- Interacted with residents and families
- Assisting residents to and from activities
- Creating charts/lists to track activity attendance
- Ensured thorough completion of documentation and care plans
Laundry/Housekeeping
Heritage Health
Pana, IL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Cleaned residents' rooms daily, ensuring a hygienic and comfortable living environment.
- Engaged with residents to identify and accommodate individual needs and preferences.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Front Line Worker
Kahunas
Greenville, IL
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Guided customers in selecting products and services to meet their needs
- Took and processed food orders accurately to meet customer preferences
- Bagged and served food items efficiently to ensure prompt service
- Crafted a variety of beverages and ice cream types to fulfill customer orders
- Operated the headset for drive-through
- Conducted cleaning and sanitization of work areas to maintain hygiene standards
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
Vandalia, IL
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted customers in locating products and providing information to improve shopping experience
- Took customer orders for various foods to ensure accurate service for various foods
- Bagged and prepared food items for customer convenience
- Baked and broke out bread
- Aided in decorating cakes and cupcakes to enhance visual appeal
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain hygiene standards
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure product availability
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology (Mental Health)
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire03-2024
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized care planning
- Behavior management
- Client advocacy
- Community resource coordination
- Documentation accuracy
- Group facilitation
- Community outreach
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Time management abilities
Certification
- CPR/AED
- QIDP Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
Timeline
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Facilitator
Locust Street Resource Center
05.2026 - Current
Crisis Screener
Locust Street Resource Center
05.2025 - 04.2026
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)
FAYCO Enterprises, Inc.
09.2024 - 05.2025
Transition Specialist
Fayco Enterprises
01.2024 - 11.2024
Residential Direct Care II
FAYCO Enterprises, Inc.
10.2023 - 06.2024
Day Direct Care III
FAYCO Enterprises, Inc.
10.2023 - 01.2024
Activities Assistant
Pana Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
Activities Assistant
Heritage Health
05.2022 - 06.2023
Laundry/Housekeeping
Heritage Health
01.2022 - 05.2022
Front Line Worker
Kahunas
06.2021 - 09.2021
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
05.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology (Mental Health)
Southern New Hampshire University